Knitting pattern for Elina Top

The ultimate summer favorite – Elina Top is the perfect addition to your summer wardrobe. It can be worn in multiple ways: as a halterneck by tying the straps around your neck, with the straps fastened at the back using two buttons, or with crossed straps for a modern X on the back. Add one or two bows for the finishing touch.

The top is worked in summer yarn Önling No 14, 100% Tencel™, which is soft, shiny, and has a beautiful drape. The yarn is made from 100% plant fibers, making it an ideal choice for conscious consumers.

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Designed by Katrine Hannibal for Önling.

Sizes and fitting (XS)S(M)L(XL)2XL(3XL)4XL(5XL)

Corresponding to the following snug body measurements in bust circumference: (78)84(90)96(102)110(118)126(134) cm / (30.75)33(35.5)37.75(40.25)43.25(46.5)49.5(52.75) inches

NOTE! The top is worked in stockinette stitch and rib pattern, which gives a lot of stretch. Therefore, you need a negative ease of approx. -20 to -30 cm / -8 to -12 inches (i.e. you should choose a size that is -20 to -30 cm / -8 to -12 inches smaller than your bust measurement). Knit the size you would normally knit if you want the top to fit snugly. Go up 1-2 sizes if you prefer a looser fit.

Measurements
Bust circumference (when laid flat in stockinette stitch and rib): (58)64(70)76(82)90(98)106(114) cm / (22.75)25.25(27.5)30(32.25)35.5(38.5)41.75(45) inches
Length: (51)52(53)54(55)56(57)58(59) cm / (20)20.5(20.75)21.25(21.75)22(22.5)22.75(23.25) inches
Armhole Height: (21)22(23)24(25)26(27)28(29) cm / (8.25)8.75(9)9.5(9.75)10.25(10.75)11(11.5) inches

Materials Önling No 14
(150)200(200)200(250)250(300)300(300) g / (3)4(4)4(5)5(6)6(6) balls Önling No 14, 100% TENCEL™ Lyocell, 50 g = approx. 127 yards (114 meters), weight: sport
Worked with one strand throughout.

Materials Everyday kit
Color A: 115 g / 1 cone Önling No 12, 55% wool, 45% cotton, 115 g = approx. 875 yards (800 meters), weight: fingering
Held together with
Color B: 80 g / 1 cone Önling No 13, 95% lambswool, 5% cashmere, 80 g = approx. 1759 yards (1600 m), weight: cob-web
Worked with one strand Önling No 12 and one strand Önling No 13 held together throughout.

Materials Önling No 21 + Önling No 13
Color A: (100)150(150)150(150)150(200)200(200) g / (2)3(3)3(3)3(4)4(4) balls Önling No 21, 60% cotton, 40% linen, 50 g = approx. 214 yards (195 meters), weight: fingering
Held together with
Color B: 80 g / 1 cone Önling No 13, 95% lambswool, 5% cashmere, 80 g = approx. 1759 yards (1600 m), weight: cob-web
Worked with one strand Önling No 21 and one strand Önling No 13 held together throughout.

Recommended circular needles sizes 3 and 3½ mm / US 2.5 and 4, in 80 cm / 32 inches length (we use magic loop for small circumferences)

Crochet hook
2 mother-of-pearl buttons, 9 mm / 0.35 inches diameter.

Gauge 24 sts and 31 rows in stockinette st on needle size 3½ mm / US 4 = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches

Procedure
The top is worked from the top down with stockinette stitch on the front and sides, and a simple 1 x 1 rib pattern at the back. First, the straps are worked with their respective triangles, then they are joined together and the stitches for the back are cast on. The body is worked to the desired length.